NEW XTREMEMAC DEVICES ENHANCE AUDIO ENTHUSIASTS’ ENJOYMENT OF BELOVED APPLE CREATIONS

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Soma™ Frame and Tango™ Air Speakers Join XtremeMac™’s Full Line of Must-Have Products Expressly Designed to Enhance the A...

Soma™ Frame and Tango™ Air Speakers Join XtremeMac™’s Full Line of Must-Have Products Expressly Designed to Enhance the Apple® Product Experience – Amplifying Sound, Flexibility And Portability

OAKDALE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 29, 2012-- XtremeMac™, a leading designer and provider of audio solutions and accessories for Apple® products, today announces the addition of two new products to its ever-growing line. XtremeMac’s newest additions cater to the passion of Apple enthusiasts, allowing users to easily enhance their experience – whether watching a movie with the Soma™ Frame speaker, the first XtremeMac speaker system designed to wrap around your iPad® device, or listening to a playlist with the XtremeMacTango™ Air speaker, a uniquely user-friendly AirPlay® speaker compatible with home or office WiFi. These new devices join XtremeMac’s preferred line of products, including the Tango TT speaker, a CES 2012 debut that allows users to listen to audio or watch video while keeping up with friends, trends and more via social media on their Apple device. Debuting in September at the prestigious IFA trade show in Berlin and beginning availability in October, XtremeMac’s new audio devices enable Apple users to get more out of their beloved products by enhancing sound, flexibility, portability and social media access.

XtremeMac Soma Frame (Photo: XtremeMac)

“As Apple devices become increasingly part of our lives, our passion is connecting Appleusers efficiently and effectively with their devices for a fantastic customer experience across a wide range of solutions,” said Imation’s Toshi Hokari, Executive Director, Global Product Management, Audio & Video Information. “These new XtremeMac products enhance the Apple user experience, bringing more to their Apple worlds.”

XtremeMac Soma Frame Speaker
The first XtremeMac speaker system expressly designed to wrap around your iPad device, the XtremeMac Soma Frame speaker enhances the viewing and listening experience of iPad device users. Whether watching a movie before bed, streaming your favorite TV show at the airport or listening to new songs on the couch, the XtremeMac Soma Frame speaker makes it much easier and more enjoyable. Consumers can enjoy the enhanced sound while utilizing the frame for portability (it features a lithium-ion battery for up to 6 hours of playback time) or setting it into the dock for the added power of a subwoofer.

Features include:

• 2.1 audio system in docked mode.
• Portable speaker frame.
• Lithium-ion battery in speaker frame.
• Left/right channel switching on frame.
• Frame fits iPad, iPad 2 and New iPad (3rd Generation) devices.
• Mini USB charging port.
• Designed to work with XtremeMac LifeSlides app (bass and treble control).
• US MSRP - $299.95

XtremeMac Tango Air Speaker
The XtremeMac Tango Air is a uniquely user-friendly speaker featuring AirPlay wireless audio technology, providing easy set-up to WiFi networks, perfect for home or office. The flexible design allows for high fidelity audio whether positioned horizontally or vertically, making it a highly adjustable speaker option for Apple users.

Features include:

• Premium sound configuration including two tweeters, two full range drivers, one subwoofer and one passive radiator.
• Consistent sound integrity with a unique sound image for horizontal or vertical positioning.
• Exceptional materials including piano gloss finish and satin plated buttons ensure a design that not only sounds great, but looks great too.
• Rear USB slot charges your iPod®, iPhone® and iPad® device.
• Auxiliary line-in provides flexibility to listen to music on any device that has a headphone jack.
• US MSRP - $299.95

XtremeMac Tango TT Speaker
The XtremeMac Tango TT speaker keeps Apple users’ social media worlds at their fingertips while watching videos or listening to music. Four multi-directional speakers kick out robust sound and its XtremeMac LifeSlides app -- which can be downloaded for free - lets you control pictures, album art, Facebook and Twitter feeds and iPad device EQ levels.

Features include:

• Flexible 30-pin dock connector.
• Use Apple device in landscape or portrait mode for flexibility.
• Wedge shape and pivoting back support construction for multiple viewing angles.
• Four multi-directional speakers for premium room filling sound.
• Customizable App for pictures, album art and social media feeds.
• Line-in jack for use with other MP3 players.
• US MSRP - $149.95

Additional information on availability of XtremeMac Soma Frame, Tango Air and Tango TT speakers will be announced at a later date.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND ASSETS FOR MEDIA USE
XTREMEMAC INFORMATION FOR MEDIA

• XtremeMac Website: http://www.xtrememac.com/en/
• XtremeMac Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/XtremeMac/132989576735125
• XtremeMac Twitter: https://twitter.com/XtremeMac

MULTIMEDIA ASSETS FOR MEDIA

• High-resolution product images: http://yousend.it/PoUFd1
• XtremeMac logo can be downloaded from: http://yousend.it/UaTmD5

About XtremeMac:
Celebrating its 10 year anniversary, XtremeMac is a portfolio brand of Imation Corp. (NYSE: IMN). Founded in 2001, the same year Apple introduced the first iPod device, XtremeMac provides innovative solutions to protect, power and play Apple products. The brand’s award winning cases, speaker docks and charging solutions incorporate leading edge design and advanced technology to enhance the customer experience with Appleproducts. Additional information can be found at XtremeMac.com, Facebook/XtremeMac and Twitter/XtremeMac.

Imation, the Imation logo, XtremeMac, Soma, Tango and the “X” logo are trademarks of Imation Corp. Apple, Airplay, iPod, iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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Source: XtremeMac

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IMATION MAP OF STATE DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION LAWS SPOTLIGHTS NEED FOR STORING AND PROTECTING SENSITIVE INFORMATION

Compliance Heat Map Illustrates Similarities and Differences in State Laws, with Virginia’s Being Most Strict; Laws Hint at Myr...

Compliance Heat Map Illustrates Similarities and Differences in State Laws, with Virginia’s Being Most Strict; Laws Hint at Myriad of Data Compliance Challenges Facing Businesses of All Sizes

OAKDALE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 2012-- Imation Corp. (NYSE: IMN), a global scalable storage and data security company, today released results of research into state data breach notification laws and associated penalties. The analysis shows that current state data breach notification laws are strikingly similar but vary in compliance requirements for businesses, with all laws highlighting the need for companies to deploy methods for closely storing, protecting and controlling sensitive information. Imation used publicly available sites (including information obtained via the National Conference of State Legislatures) to analyze state compliance laws in the 46 U.S. states that have such laws, as well as in Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Imation created a “Compliance Heat Map” to depict the strictness of data breach laws and resulting penalties for breaches. The Compliance Heat Map provides a visual snapshot of the strictness of regulations by state, using a color scale ranging from light yellow (less strict) to dark red (more strict). To view the compliance heat map, click here: www.imation.com/compliancemap.

“What the compliance heat map tells us is that data security needs to be at top of mind for all IT pros, as there are rules in place for nearly all states and territories and non-compliance could mean serious penalties,” saidDavid Duncan, software & security solutions marketing director, Imation. “Yet, companies also are challenged by explosive data growth and state and federal requirements that mandate active archiving, long-term retention and accessibility of that data. Businesses need resources to help navigate laws and develop secure and scalable infrastructures for data storage and protection.”

IT pros today are responsible for managing data, which includes ensuring security, business continuity and regulatory compliance. For small- to mid-sized businesses, the challenge is often to meet compliance requirements with limited resources, which leads to higher risk. In fact, the 2011 Verizon Data Breach report found that businesses with between 11 and 100 employees reported more than six times as many data breaches than businesses with between 101 and 1,000 employees, according to the online websiteBusinessNewsDaily. Further, the loss or theft of an unencrypted notebook, flash drive or removable hard disk drive can expose gigabytes, or even terabytes, of private information. IT professionals should implement strategies to protect their data through network security, data encryption and enforcement of information security policies, while staying well-informed of state compliance laws in the not-unlikely event that a data breach does occur.

Compliance Heat Map Findings

Imation’s research found most state data breach notification laws to offer similar definitions of personally identifiable information and requirements regarding the notification of affected parties. Among the research’s noteworthy findings:

• Four states have yet to enact a data breach notification law: Alabama, Kentucky, New Mexico and South Dakota.
• According to Imation’s analysis, Virginia has the most strict law in the nation. The law provides specific requirements on what is to be included in a breach notification, requires government and credit reporting agency notification, and includes a large financial penalty relative to other states.
• A few states, including Virginia, require notification even if breached data is encrypted—if the encrypted data was stolen along with the encryption keys.

Compliance Heat Map Methodology

To conduct the research, Imation applied to the laws a series of questions, organized to evaluate the laws’ requirements regarding encryption, data that is within scope of the laws, notification of data loss and destruction of data, as well as penalties for non-compliance with the laws. Imation also considered other germane laws, such as those dictating data destruction or allowing for consumer freezing of credit report requests. Imation used publicly available information about the laws, including the legislation itself.

Imation does not intend for this research to constitute a legal review of the laws, and in no way are the results of this research intended to be legal advice. Companies should consult with their legal counsel before making any decisions regarding legal compliance.

For more information, please visit www.imation.com/compliancemap.

About Imation

Imation is a global scalable storage and data security company. Our portfolio includes tiered storage and security offerings for business, and products designed to manage audio and video information in the home.Imation reaches customers in more than 100 countries through a powerful global distribution network and well recognized brands. For more information please visit www.imation.com.

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IMATION EXPANDS LINE OF HIGH-CAPACITY, HIGH-SECURITY, HARDWARE ENCRYPTED USB HARD DRIVES

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Imation meets the rising need for secure data portability up to 1 TB, with comprehensive device management, remote kill and bio...

Imation meets the rising need for secure data portability up to 1 TB, with comprehensive device management, remote kill and biometric authentication option

OAKDALE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 14, 2012-- Imation Corp. (NYSE: IMN), a global scalable storage and data security company, today announced the expansion of its secure USB hard drive line with capacities of up to 1 terabyte (TB), optional biometric fingerprint authentication, and a uniquely comprehensive set of options for secure USB hard drive management.

“Enterprise and government organizations increasingly need manageable USB devices in order to provide mobile workers with the tools necessary to work where and when they want, and access the data they need in the most secure way possible,” said Lawrence Reusing, Imation’s general manager for Mobile Security. “People are increasingly turning to USB hard drives to transport large data sets. Our expanding secure hard drive offerings are in response to our customers needing increased capacity without compromising control over the devices and data.”

"Many organizations have already taken steps to encrypt and protect data on disk drives used in notebook PCs, but now need to go one step further to encrypt and protect data on personal storage devices," said John Rydning, IDC's research vice president for hard disk drives. "Imation's encrypted personal storage solutions address what is often a neglected area for data security in organizations."

Imation’s full line of secure data solutions – from USB flash drives to hard drives – allows IT administrators to provision employees with a wide array of manageable FIPS Level 3 validated secure USB devices, simplifying data security for travelers, teleworkers, and contractors.

Imation also offers IT administrators the industry’s most comprehensive device provisioning and management solutions with advanced features such as remote kill, device recycling, and compliance reporting. Imationdelivers unique features and controls to meet Enterprise and Government customer needs, including:

• Up to 10 users per device with one-factor or two-factor authentication standard, with robust support for complex and custom password policies including length, special characters, and expiration, among other rules.
• Optional Imation ACCESS Enterprise™ device management, which streamlines provisioning, and offers customized security policies, deployment, and management of a few up to tens of thousands of secure portable devices across networks and security environments.
• Available administration with McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator software, enabling centralized enterprise device management, and an array of administrative capabilities, including US Government CAC/PIV card authentication and optional antivirus software that prevents malware from being transferred onto the device.

Imation secure hard drive features include:

• FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) 140-2, Level 3 validated security processor* meeting the most demanding regulatory requirements.
• AES 256-bit hardware encryption, protecting data each time the USB hard drive is in use with the hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption implemented in Cipher Block Chain (CBC) mode.
• Single or dual-factor authentication, customers can choose models with password-only authentication, or password plus biometric fingerprint authentication through an ergonomic swipe sensor, to protect data at rest and ensure data access for authorized users.
• Unique tamper-evident aluminum enclosure that allows users to immediately recognize attempts to physically compromise the device.

Imation’s Secure Data, Identity and Mobile Workspace product set helps organizations protect against data loss and supports compliance strategies, providing users secure and convenient access to their data and applications wherever they are, while delivering managed security and ensuring compliance over a range of USB devices and removable media.

Imation’s secure mobile solutions are available through Imation’s network of channel partners. For more information, visit http://www.imation.com/en-US/Mobile-Security/Mobile-Security-Products/Secure-Data/.

*Cryptographic Processor certification numbers vary by product. For specific certification numbers, see applicable product literature or visit www.imation.com.

About Imation

Imation is a global scalable storage and data security company. Our portfolio includes tiered storage and security offerings for business, and products designed to manage audio and video information in the home.Imation reaches customers in more than 100 countries through a powerful global distribution network and well recognized brands. For more information please visit, www.imation.com.